India celebrates Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd October every year. This year marks 153rd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. People and institutions all over the country mark the day with great enthusiasm.

2nd October: Indian Prime Minister Modi, seniors leaders pay tribute to the father of the nation

One of the biggest names in India and a widely renowned expert on clean energy, Tulsi Tanti passed away last night at the age of 64 following a cardiac arrest. Making his fortune in affordable and sustainable energy, Tulsi Tanti spearheaded the wind revolution in India with the founding of Suzlon energy back in 1995.

India's renewable energy pioneer passes away, conglomerate has presence across 18 countries

Rising prices bring another pinch to Japanese households. According to a research firm, prices for near 6700 food and beverage products will be hiked in October as Japan deals with a weakening currency.

Inflation in Japan: Unprecedented rise in cost of food & beverages

Provisional results say Latvian Prime Minister Karins has won the re-election. The result aligned the exit poll prediction that said Karin's new Unity party would claim victory.

Latvia General Election: PM Krisjanis Karins to head another coalition

The Russia-Ukraine war has had consequences for both of these countries. Consequences of this have been felt across Europe and indeed around the world. Now, a lot of questions have come to the fore. Is the world's internet vulnerable to conventional attack? How vulnerable are internet cable networks?

Is the world's internet vulnerable to conventional attack?

Chinese lawmakers have triggered a controversy in the East Asian country. The proposal aims to reduce the amount of time spent studying English by students.

Chinese lawmakers' proposal triggers row, proposal aims to promote Chinese culture

Brazil is set to go to the polls a few hours from now. The showdown between incumbent President Jade Bolsanaro and former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva comes after a publicly polarizing campaign. As for opinion polls Lula is likely to sweep the elections in the first round.

Brazil Presidential Elections 2022: Nation set to go to polls later today

Latvia Elections: Centrist-Right party set for poll victory, PM Karins to head another coalition

Erdogan has yet again warned Sweden and Finland. He has threatened that he may not ratify the NATO membership bids of the two Nordic nations until the promises given to Ankara were met.

Erdogan renews threat to block Swedish, Finnish NATO bids

Reports say Arema FC fans invaded the pitch after 3-2 loss to Persebaya Surabaya club. Police responded with tear gas after two officers were killed, triggering a stampede.

At least 174 people dead after stampede at a football stadium in Indonesia

Putin has accused West of 'explosions' that caused Nord stream leaks. Pipeline leak has also sparked climate fears. Now, the question is who benefits from Nord stream 'accident'.

The mystery of Nord stream leaks: West & Moscow blame each other

Meanwhile the soldiers in the West African nation of Burkina Faso have toppled the military government. Army Captain has ousted the military leader Paul-Henry Dambia.

Burkina Faso soldiers announce overthrow of military government

Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again raised the nuclear threat warning. Russia has ramped up the nuclear rhetoric in recent days and the country has about 2,000 tactical nuclear weapons. How real are Putin's nuclear threats in Ukraine? Watch this report!

Russia's nuclear Gambit: How real are Putin's nuclear threats in Ukraine?

India has blocked China's bid to pass an anti-AUKUS resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency meet in Vienna. The AUKUS pact is partnered by UK, UK and Australia.

India blocks China's bid to pass anti-AUKUS resolution

The world is busy figuring out Russia's next move and Ukraine is making some move of its own. Ukraine has applied for 'fast track' NATO membership. As per experts, 'If Ukraine joins NATO, that means World War'.

Experts: If Ukraine joins NATO, that means World War

The West has repeatedly accused Russia of weaponizing energy and Europe has been crumbling with an energy crisis for seven months due to war in Ukraine. In a bid to reduce its dependency on Russia and also to boost its own energy security, the West is now looking at new options. Bulgaria and Greece have officially inaugurated a new pipeline that will bring gas from Azerbaijan.

New Greece-Bulgaria pipeline to carry gas from Azerbaijan

There seems to be no end in sight to the political crisis in Pakistan. In the latest, an arrest warrant has been issued against former Pak PM. Imran Khan made controversial remarks in a rally in Islamabad.

Pakistan: Arrest Warrant issued against former Pak PM Imran Khan

Meanwhile its festive season in India and people across the country are celebrating Durga Puja. It's a 10-day festival which celebrates the deity goddess Durga. UNESCO has recognised Durga festival as a 'global event'. Watch this report!

The festive spirit of Durga Puja: Innovative 'Pandals' attract big crowds

Kuwait held its parliamentary elections to elect 50 members of the National Assembly. After months of political gridlock, the opposition has won a majority. Meanwhile Women returned to Kuwait national assembly.

Kuwait's national assembly: Women candidates make a comeback

Iran's morality police has triggered outrage not just within Iran but indeed across the globe. The members of the Iranian diaspora in several parts of the world have been rallying in support for the Iranian women.

'Women, Life, Liberty': Anger reverberates around the World

The war is raging in Ukraine but the consequences of this have been felt across Europe and indeed around the world. Now, a lot of questions have come to the fore. Is the World's internet vulnerable to conventional attack? Will Russia target undersea internet cables?

Is the World's internet vulnerable to attack?

The Hijab is back in the news. This time due to the moral policing in Iran. Iranian women have hit the streets in protest. What are they demanding? Why is the Hijab so controversial? Molly Gambhir unveils the answers.

Gravitas Plus: Iran, Hijab & Dissent

Gravitas Plus: Iran, Hijab and Dissent

Brazil is all set to vote in its elections on Sunday. The Presidential fight has come down to the two final candidates. In a latest update, Jair Bolsonaro led a motorcade to welcome his supporters.

Jair Bolsonaro leads motorcade to welcome his supporters

UK PM Liz Truss has admitted that mini-budget caused disruption in the British economy. She said, not everyone will like what we are doing but the British economy will bounce back.

UK PM Liz Truss admits mini-budget caused disruption

Europe has been facing the ripple effects of Russian invasion of Ukraine and the energy prices are on the rise. Price of heating systems have surged drastically in Hungary and Hungarian camera technician forced to live in a yurt.

Europe's cost of living crisis worsens; demand for yurts rise in Hungary

Protests have continued in several cities across Iran against the death of a young woman in police custody. A human rights group has said that at least 83 people have been killed in nearly three weeks of demonstrations.

Iran Protests: Nine Europeans arrested, crackdown on protesters draws condemnation

Protesters from different parts of the globe have been seen standing in solidarity with Iranian women after the death of Mahsa Amini. Australians have gathered in Sydney in support of the anti-government protests in Iran.

Thousands protest in Sydney over Mahsa Amini's death

Reports: India blocks China's bid to pass anti-AUKUS resolution

We're in the seventh month of the Ukraine-Russia conflict and in the latest, the Ukrainian troops have captured two villages that lie very close to Eastern Russian occupied stronghold of Lehman which lies in the Donetsk region and has served as a key area for Russian operations in the north of the region.

Kyiv hopes to fast-track bid to join NATO, Ukraine troops capture Russian outpost

Soldiers in the West African country of Burkina Faso have toppled the military government. Army Captain has ousted the military leader Paul-Henri Damiba dissolving the government.

Soldiers announce overthrow of military government, army captain ousts leader

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